DUI License Suspension

DUI License Suspension Lawyer in Tampa

Losing Your Driving Privileges After a DUI

For the most part, the penalties of a DUI conviction are fairly straightforward
when it comes to serving time in jail and paying fines. However, when
it comes to the penalties against your driving privileges, many individuals
are not clear on how the law will affect them. At Parks & Braxton,
PA, our Tampa DUI attorneys
haveworked on thousands of DUI cases and helped our clients understand the legal issues they face. We know
that every situation is unique, but we also know that it is important
to know the basics of a DUI arrest—and the fact is, if you have
been arrested for driving under the influence, your driving privileges
may be at risk!

When can my license be suspended?

Drivers may face license suspension more than once in a DUI-related incident. Generally, individuals may face license suspension during a DUI arrest or as a
penalty of conviction. These suspensions must be fought separately—even if you are able
to appeal an automatic suspension, you may have to fight a suspension
again if you are convicted of
DUI. The most effective way to prevent a license suspension is defending against
the charges. Whether you have just been arrested or are preparing to face
the penalties of a conviction, get in touch with our DUI defense attorney
in Tampa and explore your legal options.

If your license was automatically suspended after a DUI arrest, you only
have 10 days to schedule a hearing with the Florida DMV to file an appeal.
Otherwise, your license will be automatically suspended and prevent you
from driving for at least 6 months! We help our clients restore their
driving privileges after driver's license suspensions in a DUI arrest.

Drivers Under the Age of 21

Section 322.2616 of the Florida Statutes outlines the laws for automatic
license suspension for
drivers under the age of 21 with an alcohol level of .02% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or greater.
This suspension takes effect immediately upon arrest. If the individual's
BAC is registered at .05% or higher, he or she will have to complete a
substance abuse course before being able to restore their driver's license.

Suspension penalties for drivers under 21 include the following:

First suspension with .02% BAC or greater – 6 months

Second or additional consecutive suspensions – 1 year

First suspension for breath test refusal – 1 year

Second or additional consecutive refusals – 18 months

Suspension After a DUI Arrest

Under section 322.2615 of the Florida Statutes, an officer may automatically
suspend your driver's license during an arrest if you register a .08%
BAC or higher in a test or refuse to submit to a breath test. Like other
administrative license suspensions, this suspension takes immediate effect.
This suspension also occurs before the trial has begun, which means that
you may face another license suspension if you are later convicted of DUI.

Suspension penalties during a DUI arrest include the following:

First suspension at .08% BAC or higher – 6 months

Second or additional consecutive arrests – 1 year

First breath test refusal suspension – 1 year

Second or additional breath test refusal – 18 months

Suspension After DUI Conviction

Whether or not your license was automatically suspended during an arrest,
you may face driver's license suspension as a penalty of conviction.
This means that you may have to defend your driving privileges in more
than one legal procedure. Depending on the judge's discretion and
your own driving record, this license suspension could last from 6 months
to as much as 5 years.

Secure Legal Protection Immediately—Call 888-667-1273

With our dedicated Tampa DUI lawyer providing aggressive defense to protect
your rights in court, you may reduce the risk of driver's license
suspension or eliminate it entirely. Remember,
you only have 10 days to appeal an automatic suspension after a DUI arrest, and the loss of your driving privileges may harm your current employment
as well as your future opportunities. Do not let a DUI driver's license
suspension impede your life!
Schedule a free consultation with Parks & Braxton, PA today. We are available to call 24/7, including holidays and weekends.

Obtain Immediate Legal Help

To save your license, you must act within 10 days. Contact a partner about your case by calling 813.708.5388, or fill out the form here.